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In an attempt to create a cohesive and synergistic pool, the patents were limited to a few specific areas of technology: energy conservation, pollutioncontrol, environmentally friendly materials, water or materials use, and reduction and recyclability. inventions. . implementation.
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. -- Final EQB Methane Reduction Regulation: The letter by the Republicans to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission said the regulations violate Act 52 of 2016 because it does not provide for separate regulations for conventional oil and gas well operators. Code Chapters 78 and 78a.
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